Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-19

DEATHS. Mr.. David G. Watkins, we'll
and favoraby known in this community and
through the surrounding country, died at
his home, strawberry Hill" in Fairfax
county, near this city last night, fan affec
ton of The kidneys, having been confined
TO his bed for about ten days. Mr.. Watkins,
was in the 76.h year of his age, was for
number of years, in early life butcher. but
subsequently &ent into the milling business
with his brother, Mr.. ]. H. Watkins, (who
has been dangerously i'll for sometime and
continued in ihat business up 10 the time Of
his death He was prominent member of
tie Com mercial Exchange and tho genial
Uncle Davy,' as he was called by the
merchants, will be missed and his death
severely regretted by all who knew him
His funeral will take place from his late
residence to- morrow afternoon at o'clock.
Mr.. Michael Smith, an old and we'll known
resident of this city, died at his home in the
northwestern part OF the city on Saturday
evening last. after long illness, aged about
&C years Mr. Smith was born in Ireland,
but came to this city when young man.
He was member of the Catholic Benefc
Society and of the Society of Vincent de
Paul Of both Of " hich he treasurer. He
Wa. good citizen AID by close attention to
his business had accumulated comfortable
fortune His funeral will take place from
ST. Mays Church to morrow morning at 10
o'clock
Mr.. J. w HenShaw. well-known tailor
oflhis city, died at his home on south Lee
street Yesterday morning Mr. H. had been
in bad health for sometime past and had
recently suffered stroke of paralysis.
Mrs Catharine L Muliu, resident of this
city died suddenly in Washington yester-
day morning while on visit to her daugh-
ter The remains will be brought to this
Guy md inferred from Trinity Church to-
morrow. Mrs Mullin was the widow of
the ae John Mullin and had many friends
in this city who will regret to learn of her
sudden death.
POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was clear
and cool until about y O'clock, when it be-
came cloudy. There were twelve dodgers
aud one prisoner at the station house.
Alderman Strauss presided at the May
or's Office this morning and disposed Of the
following cases
George Petty. arrested by officer McCuen
charged with disorderly conduct, was dis.
charged
Taylor Finch, arrested by officers Price
and Henry for being drupk and disorderly,
was fined ST.
Major Range, coored, arrested by officer
Brenner, charged with casting kitchen offal
in the street. was fined 81.
A saloon keeper, charged with selling l.
quor on Sunday, had his case continued.
The Mayor has ordered the blowing o.
horns TO be stopped until Friday afternoon.
The RICHMOND AND DANvILLE.. OFFICEs.
Mr.. E. A. Barber, comptroller of the Rich
mand aud Danyille Terminal system, has
removed his Office from Washington to Rich.
mond. The State says: "He received ms or
der about week ago aud proceeded at once
to pacl; up His clerical force came with
him-Me:srs John Craig, NJ. G. Figg, r. W.
Writ and E e. Kemper. AssistautTreas
urer Hall viii remove from Washington to
Richmond next Wednesday. The other
officers Will come back to Richmond, it is
positively stated By members of the Board,
very soon General Manager Thomas was
notified Of the decision of the Executive
Committee when he was in Richmond last
Wednesday,"